RMA Sandhurst

[Mike Jackson]

Does anyone have an example of the "collar badge sized" QC Staybrite RMA Sandhurst badge. As far as I recall (early 1960s) it was worn only by the Academy Sgt Maj and as part of a Cadet CSgt's badge of rank on BD and No 2 Dress. Possibly also by the RMAS Band?

[Eddie Parks]

It was no longer worn by C/C/Sgts by 1966. Eddie

[Mike Jackson]

Originally Posted by Eddie Parks

It was no longer worn by C/C/Sgts by 1966. Eddie

".....change and decay in all around I see..................." Mike

[grey_green_acorn]

Still worn by the AcSM in Blues No1 Dress and No2 Dress and also by the RMAS Band Corps until disbandment in 1984. Cadets wear white Gorgets rather than collar badges and Mons OCS had only a Guards RSM so Mons OCS collar badges do not exist?


Picture shows AcSM J C Lord wearing 1949 Pattern Battle Dress in the early 1960s "Revelling in God's Sunshine"!

Tim

[Mike H]

Originally Posted by Mike Jackson

Does anyone have an example of the "collar badge sized" QC Staybrite RMA Sandhurst badge. As far as I recall (early 1960s) it was worn only by the Academy Sgt Maj and as part of a Cadet CSgt's badge of rank on BD and No 2 Dress. Possibly also by the RMAS Band?

I have the large book "The Guards" published in the 80's,the images of the AcSM are bullion cap badge and metal collar badges backed in red cloth.Cant tell if the collars are anodised. Also can't tell what rank badge is worn,it appears to be in a wreath worn on the upper arm.

[Mike Jackson]

Originally Posted by grey_green_acorn

Worn by the AcSM in Blues No1 Dress, Battle Dress and No2 Dress and also by the RMAS Band. Cadets wore white Gorgets rather than collar badges so Mons OCS collar badges do not exist?


Picture shows AcSM J C Lord "Revelling in God's Sunshine"!

Tim

Here's a Cadet Sgt in early 1963. The Cadet Colour Sgt of the period wore the same badges of (cadet) rank but with the "collar badge size" anodised version of the cap badge superimposed on the three strips of braid, At that period there were 12 Coys, four in each College. There will only have been 12 CCSgts at any one time, so very few of these smaller-size badges in use by Cadets. Mike
RMAS_John Cooper as CSgt.01.jpg

[grey_green_acorn]

It is interesting that JSP 768 2010 lists:
"Insignia Collar Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. All Ranks. Aluminium Anodised silver finish. NSN 8455-99-973-9718
and. NSN 8455-99-517-5539 with clutch fastenings. Will supersede the above when stocks exhausted."

Given that the AcSM is probably issued with about 4 pairs and is in post for typically 10 or more years, stocks should last for some time!

"The appointment of Regimental Sergeant Major of the Academy was upgraded to Academy Sergeant Major in December 1960. John Lord RSM of the Academy since June 1948 was the first to be appointed AcSM. The RSM of the Academy wore the small WO1 badge below the right elbow, but a new large badge was designed by Major-Gen Sir Philip Ward and authorised for wear above the elbow."

Picture shows AcSM J C Lord in Blues No1 Dress early 1960s

Tim